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City of Cornwall Recreation Round-Up

For more detailed program information please refer to 17 - Benson Centre Family Gingerbread House Construction
www.cornwall.ca or call 613-938-9898 x 2. Gentle Yoga at Lunch – Wednesdays at 12:10 p.m. – Jan. Saturday December 9th 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Winter 2018 Program Options 17 – Civic Complex Benson Centre
Gentle Yoga in the Evening - Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. – Join us and create your very own gingerbread house and
Children’s Programming Jan. 17 - Benson Centre
Sportball – New Program Table Tennis – Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. – Jan. 16 – Jean decorate it any way you like. All the goodies will be supplied.
Keep your eyes peeled for this “SWEET” program. Sign
Saturday Mornings January 2018 XXIII School up early as space is limited. Parent/Guardian Supervision
Non-Competitive Sports Instruction for Children – 6 months Sunday Programming and participation is required. Cost: $17/child, $14/each
to 6 years of age. Adult Tennis Lessons – Sundays 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. – additional sibling
Sportball Parent & Child - Multisport - 16 - 30 months
Sportball Parent & Child - Multisport - 2 - 3 1/2 years old Jan. 21 Benson Centre Yoga Programs
Sportball Coach & Child - Multisport - 3 1/2 - 6 years old Adult Pickleball – Sunday Evenings 6:00 p.m. – January Gentle Yoga at Lunch
8 – Benson Centre
Yoga for Kids AQUATIC PROGRAMS Mondays and Wednesdays at 12:10 p.m.
Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. Continues Until December 20
Returns January 2018 2017-2018 REGISTRATION Winter 1, 2 and Spring Cornwall Civic Complex
Benson Centre Swimming Lesson Registration is underway. Multiple Gentle Yoga Evenings
Session Registration available. Do not wait to register as
A fun and energetic flow suitable for kids age 6-11 who Wednesdays 6:30 p.m.
are new yoga practitioners. Focus on mastering basic yoga enrolment is limited. Continues Until December 20
poses, balance, posture and flexibility. Each class will end POOL RENTALS AT THE AQUATIC Benson Centre
with a short mindfulness practice to finish the class on a CENTRE These Gentle Yoga classes will focus on breath control,
relaxing note.
The Cornwall Aquatic Centre has pool rental times available simple meditation and the adoption of specific body postures,
Youth Indoor Tennis Lessons Ages 5 – 17 years for birthday parties, school trips, family gatherings or your for health and relaxation. Hatha yoga focuses on stretching
Saturdays 9:00 – 1:00 p.m. corporate Christmas party. Take the Plunge & book your and aligning the body, and helps with the promotion of
January 20 – March 3, 2018 party today at 613-933-3586. balance and flexibility. For the 10 weeks we will explore
Benson Centre BEAT THE WINTER BLAHS AT THE different postures, stretches and relaxation techniques.
Join instructor Drew Poirier as he teaches players court Yoga for Kids
etiquette and stroke techniques including forehand, AQUATIC CENTRE Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m.
backhand, serve, and volley. Through skills and game play, What better way to the handle the cold months than with Continues Until December 20
this course will help improve player’s tennis ability and focus some time spent in the warm, wet and wonderful Aquatic Benson Centre
on sportsmanship and having fun. Cost: $65.00/session Centre! Dive right in and join us for one of our many swims: A fun and energetic flow suitable for kids age 6-11 who
Early Bird, Rehab, Preschool, Adult / Senior, Fitness, Leisure
Youth Badminton Program Ages 12 – 18 years and Family Swims. are new yoga practitioners. Focus on mastering basic yoga
Friday Evenings at 6:00 p.m. poses, balance, posture and flexibility. Each class will end
January 12 – Friday March 2 SHOP EARLY FOR SOME GREAT with a short mindfulness practice to finish the class on a
Benson Centre CHRISTMAS IDEAS! relaxing note.
This co-ed badminton program will offer participants a Check out our punch passes for recreational swims. Buy a Drums Alive Cardio
chance to play badminton in a recreational setting. Practice punch pass of 6 recreational swims or more and save 10% Mondays at 6:30 p.m.
makes perfect, develop your badminton skills and build your off the regular price. Continues Until December 11
confidence all while having fun. Open to all levels of play, Take the plunge with an Aquatic Centre membership. Swim Benson Centre
players must come equipped with their own racquet and memberships include the following swims: Leisure, Adult, Feel and experience the pulsating rhythms, dynamic
indoor shoes (Non-marking soles only). Program will take Preschool, Family, Early bird, Fitness and Rehab. Family movements and powerful percussions of this new and unique
place on Friday evenings at the Benson Centre. swim pass includes 1 or 2 adults and dependant children. high-energy dance rhythmical class. Drums Alive® is
Youth Drama Classes – Acting Out !! Gift Certificates for aqua fitness, memberships & swimming designed to burn fat, improve physical and mental fitness and
Mondays at 6:30 p.m. lessons also available upon request. above all, be fun! Come ready to sweat! Wear comfortable
January 15 – April 2, 2018 Information exercise clothing and shoes. A 55” or 65” exercise ball is
Benson Centre Please check our website for our recreational swim and aqua required. Drumsticks are provided. Full session $40.00/7
The students will hone their skills in drama by working on fitness schedule. For more information swim times, swimming classes or drop-in fee of $8.00 plus tax/class.
their voice, movement, and creative play. Youth will work lessons, memberships or birthday party packages please Stroller Babes Fitness
on character development, scene development, and creating contact us at (613) 933-3586 or visit www.Cornwall.ca. Monday and Wednesday 9:30 a.m.
mini-plays to be performed for family and friends in their City Seeking Volunteers to Help Maintain Continues Until December 20
final class. Be ready to have fun and act out (in drama class, Benson Centre
not at your family).” Outdoor Rinks Stroller Babes focuses on intervals of power walking and
Kids Improv Jr.- Ages 4 – 7 Years Another season of outdoor hockey is fast approaching! running with functional strength training, followed by
Monday at 5:30 p.m. City crews are busy erecting rink boards in neighbourhood postnatal specific core work and flexibility. This course
January 15 – April 2, 2018 parks throughout the community in anticipation of the is led by Pre & Post-Natal Fitness Specialist Jenny Irvine.
Benson Centre coming winter season. Classes take place at 9:30 a.m. every Monday and Wednesday
This is a great opportunity for kids to learn how to think on The practice of playing a game of shinny on an outdoor morning at the Benson Centre.
their feet and create their own scenes through Improvisational rink is a Canadian tradition with a long history in Cornwall. Adult Badminton
skills. Improv is a wonderful way to introduce kids to a fun It is made possible in large part by the contributions of
form of dramatic play. This class will also teach creative community-minded volunteers. Tuesday Evenings 8:00 p.m.
Continues Until December 19
movement and voice training for the kids to use in their “The City simply doesn’t have the resources to maintain all
performances. Creativity will know no boundaries with this of the outdoor rinks on its own,” said Lorne Taillon, Leisure Benson Centre
class!” Arts Coordinator. “We are fortunate to have residents who This programs goal is strictly for enjoyment. It will also
provide participants with the opportunity to play games
2018 Adult Fitness Programming are willing to step up and give their time to help maintain this
popular winter program.” with other participants of varying skills. Please Note: No
Monday Programming The usual arrangement sees the City erecting the boards and instruction is provided and birdies and racquets are required.
Stroller Babes Fitness – Mondays at 9:30 a.m. – Jan. 15 - clearing snow, while the volunteers would be responsible for Four courts will be set-up each week. Costs: $6. drop-in fee.
Benson Centre flooding and maintaining the ice. In addition to manpower, Adult Table Tennis
Gentle Yoga at Lunch – Mondays at 12:10 p.m. – Jan. 15 - weather, location and available water sources are equally Wednesday Evenings at 6:30 p.m.
Cornwall Civic Complex important factors in establishing an outdoor rink. Continues Until May 30, 2018
Core De Force Fitness – Mondays at 6:30 p.m. – Jan. 8 - This winter, the City is planning to set up rink boards in Former École Jean XXIII
Benson Centre Alexander, Broadview, Dover Heights, Gallinger, Grant, Join other ping pong players in weekly games and
Tuesday Programming King George, Mattice, Memorial, Menard, Optimist, Reg tournaments. Practice and improve your skills in a fun and
Ultimate Frisbee 18+ - Tuesdays 5:00 p.m. – Jan. 9 - Benson Campbell and Terry Fox Parks. recreational setting. All level of players welcome. Bring a
Centre Residents who are interested in volunteering or who wish friend or come alone and find playing partners at the club!
Adult Badminton – Tuesday Evenings 8:00 p.m. – Jan. 16 to learn more about the outdoor rink program are asked to The Cornwall Table Tennis Club is committed to providing
- Benson Centre contact Mr. Taillon at (613) 938-9898 ext. 2. an opportunity for all participants to play table tennis,
Wednesday Programming December 2017 Program Options competitively or recreationally. Ages: 16+ unless supervised
by parent or guardian.
Stroller Babes Fitness – Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. – Jan.